The widespread use of IT raises questions about social and ethical issues that shape the world today. Students should become familiar with all the social and ethical issues described in this section.
The use of IT is likely to bring both advantages and disadvantages, both costs and benefits, and studnets should study the impact of IT in a critical way. Examples should be drawn from the local, national and global levels.
Social and Ethical Issues in IT
The widespread use of IT raises questions about social and ethical issues that shape the world today. Students should become familiar with all the social and ethical issues described in this section.The use of IT is likely to bring both advantages and disadvantages, both costs and benefits, and studnets should study the impact of IT in a critical way. Examples should be drawn from the local, national and global levels.
Authenticity
Integrity
Globalization and Cultural Diversity
Policies and Standards
Reliability
Security
Privacy and anonymity
Intellectual property
Equality of access
Control
People and machines
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